The document summarizes special events in 2010 at the Southwest VA Museum State Park in Big Stone Gap, VA. In May, the park hosted the Gathering in the Gap bluegrass music festival. In August, visitors could participate in a role-playing mystery event called "Mystery in the Mountains". In October, there was a free Hoot'n'Haints Halloween event for trick-or-treaters with games and crafts. The park also hosted a Festival of Trees in November/December and a Breakfast with the Grinch in December.

1. Southwest VA Museum State Park
BIG STONE GAP, VA
Special Events 2010
Box 742 (276) 523-1322
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 www.virginiastateparks.gov
May November 14 - December 31
29 - Gathering in the Gap Festival of Trees
Celebrate the rich tradition of the
For the 15th year running, the museum hosts
old-time and bluegrass music of Southwest Virginia. a beloved holiday tradition, the Festival of Trees.
Activites include competitions, jams, and More than 80 trees will be on display.
performances by well-known local and regional Individuals, families, churches, businesses,
musicians. Admission for those 13 and schools and civic groups in the region provide
older is $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. the decorations. Step into a lovely, enchanting
Children 12 and younger are admitted free. atmosphere of community and holiday spirit.
For more information please visit Regular admission rates apply.
www.gatheringinthegapmusicfestival.com
August December
28—Mystery in the Mountains 4 - Breakfast with the Grinch
This role-playing evening centers around Join everybody's favorite humbug,
a real-life event from Southwest Virginia's the Grinch, and Cindy-Lou Who for a
past. This year, our mystery looks at festive holiday meal . We will read the
"Murderous Mary," the elephant Dr. Seuss classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas
hung for murder in 1916. Step back in time while we enjoy a meal that includes
and help your host, General Rufus Ayers, sift green eggs and ham. There will be two
through the clues and determine if Mary acted alone seatings for breakfast: 9:00 a.m. and
or did someone else have a hand in killing 10:00 a.m. Advance reservations are required.
Red Eldridge. Open to anyone age 16 or older. Fee: $10.00. Limit of 20 people per seating.
$10 fee per person. Deadline for Children under 10 must be
registration is July 31 - limit 25 people accompanied by an adult. . Registration
and payment deadline is November 26.
October
31 - Hoot‘n’Haints
Learn about the origins of Halloween and
how many of today's spooky traditions came
to be. There will also be a variety of Halloween themed
games and crafts. This program is free
and open to all trick-or-treaters
The programs is 5p.m. to 9p.m. For more information about these and all other
programs at Southwest Virgrinia Museum
State Park,
please call 276-523-1322